"Birds do it, bees do it, even educated fleas do it, let's do it, let's fall in love" *
Teenagers of both sexes find the lure of love just as irresistible as their elders do - though they may be less willing to admit it! But the most popular teen novels often use romantic tension to keep readers rapidly turning pages.
What would THE HUNGER GAMES be without the emotional triangle between Katniss, Peeta and Gale? Could the DAIRY QUEEN trilogy, with its full complement of football, basketball and tractors, retain its appeal absent the poignant bond between D. J. and Brian? Would readers rush to finish THE SCORPIO RACES if they were not tugged by the fledgling relationship between Puck and Sean?
To introduce you to a wide variety of well-written, briskly-paced novels with engaging characters and satisfying endings (many of which will appeal to older as well as younger readers), here's a link to a list of some of the best teen "romantic reads" of the past few years, organized into various categories for your browsing pleasure, such as "At Death's door" (characters with fatal conditions) and "What's a good war without a buddy by your side?" (dystopias are no fun without a special friend). Hope you find a new favorite!
Mary Hoskinson-Dean
* thanks, Cole Porter
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